SANS Stormcast Friday, January 30th, 2026: Residential Proxy Networks; Clowdbot/Moltbot Themed Malware; eScan Malicious Updates (#)

SANS Stormcast Friday, January 30th, 2026: Residential Proxy Networks; Clowdbot/Moltbot Themed Malware; eScan Malicious Updates (#)

Author: Johannes B. Ullrich January 30, 2026 Duration: 6:19
SANS Stormcast Friday, January 30th, 2026: Residential Proxy Networks; Clowdbot/Moltbot Themed Malware; eScan Malicious Updates No Place Like Home Network: Disrupting the World's Largest Residential Proxy Network Google dismantled the IPIDEA network that used residential proxies to route malicious traffic. https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/disrupting-largest-residential-proxy-network Fake Clawdbot VS Code Extension Installs ScreenConnect RAT The news about Clawdbot (now Moltbot) is used to distribute malware, in particular malicious VS Code extensions. https://www.aikido.dev/blog/fake-clawdbot-vscode-extension-malware Threat Bulletin: Critical eScan Supply Chain Compromise Anti-virus vendor eScan was compromised, and its update servers were used to install malware on some customer systems. https://www.morphisec.com/blog/critical-escan-threat-bulletin/ keywords: escan; update; malcious; anti virus; vs code; clawdbot; moltbot; residential; proxy; network

Each weekday morning, Johannes B. Ullrich provides a concise, actionable briefing on the shifting landscape of digital threats and defenses with SANS Internet Storm Center's Daily Network Security News Podcast. Think of it as your first cup of coffee for cybersecurity awareness-a focused, five-minute update that cuts through the noise. The content is shaped by real-time data and analysis from the SANS Internet Storm Center, enriched by questions and experiences shared directly from the community of professionals in the field. You’ll hear about emerging vulnerabilities, active exploits, and practical insights that are both late-breaking and genuinely educational, all delivered in a straightforward, no-frills manner. This podcast serves as a reliable filter, turning the overwhelming flow of security news into a clear, digestible summary that helps you understand current risks and start your day informed. It’s built on a foundation of shared knowledge, where listener contributions actively guide the discussion, making each episode a collaborative reflection of what matters right now in network security.
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